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Shellum Family History

Shellum Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hallum, Hellem, Shell, Shelley, Kellum, Hellums, Shelly, Sheller

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Where is the Shellum family from?

You can see how Shellum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shellum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Shellum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shellum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shellum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shellum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shellum. 50% of Shellum men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shellum women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shellum were Farm Laborer and Hair Dresser. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Hair Dresser
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shellum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 78 immigration records available for the last name Shellum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Shellum. For the veterans among your Shellum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shellum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shellum in 1965 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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